For the difficult and emotional family law issues of divorce, asset division, child custody and paternity, you no doubt want an experienced lawyer, a strong advocate, and a compassionate communicator who will listen to you, educate you, and effectively represent your interests. At the Law Office of Marcia L. Montgomery, I work hard to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your family law dispute, while at the same time guiding you through the process to protect your rights as amicably, efficiently and inexpensively as possible.
Located in Overland Park, Kansas, my law firm serves men, women, couples, and families throughout Johnson County and the Kansas City Metro Area. I have over 15 years of experience in a wide range of family law , such as divorce, complex property division, child custody, child support, maintenance, paternity and step parent adoption. Focused, Personalized Approach to Your Divorce and family law issues
At the Law Office of Marcia L. Montgomery, I know that your divorce, or other family law issues are unique. I listen to you, educate you about the law, and communicate with you so that you are involved in your case at every step of the process. The high value I place on you is what makes my firm a client-friendly law firm and one of the reasons that I frequently receive referrals from former clients . At the Law Office of Marcia L. Montgomery on behalf of my clients, I am a tough but reasonable negotiator and I work with clients to assist the resolution of their case through negotiation or collaboration if possible, but I am also an experienced litigator and a strong advocate with a record of success in trials if the issues must go to court.
Practice areas
I have 25 years of experience in handling divorce cases, dealing with the issues of complex property division, maintenance, child custody, parenting time and child support. I am dedicated to achieving the best possible result for all of my clients.
28 years
I work with my clients to help them in their efforts to achieve a parenting plan that is in the best interest of their children as a part of their divorce or paternity case.
28 years
What amount of child support and which parent shall pay it, is an important issue to be resolved not only in the original divorce or paternity case, but also later when due to a material change of circumstances, the child support needs to be modified.
28 years
The issue of maintenance, or alimony, is often one of the most critical, and most disputed, issues in contested divorce cases; I have a lot of experience negotiating and litigating this issue on my client's behalf.
28 years
Languages spoken
German, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KS | Authorized to practice law | 1991 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Barrister | Johnson County Family Law Inn of Court | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
American Jurisprudence Award for Family Law | Winner of Negotiation Competition in law school | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Marcia L. Montgomery, P. A. | 1994 - Present |
Associate | Sloan Glassman | 1992 - 1994 |
Associate | Stinson Mag | 1990 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2015 - Present |
Johnson County Bar Association | Maintenance sub-committee | 2014 - Present |
Kansas Women Attorneys Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Kansas Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
Association of Women Lawyers Kansas City | President | 1995 - 1996 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washington University in St. Louis | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
University of Kansas | N/A | N/A |
Emporia State University | BS | N/A |
Emporia State University | MS - Master of Science | N/A |
Michael Quinn, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She provides excellent client service.
Reed Walker, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is always a pleasure with whom to work. She is very competent and fair.
Steven Henry, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Montgomery for a number of years, and regard her as a friend. She cares deeply about her clients' interests and needs. I recommend!